Oscar nominee Tems criticised for view-blocking outfit
The musician was recognized with a Grammy in February for Best Musical Rap Performance for her work on the popular song Wait for U with Future and Drake.
Boakyewaa Lawrencia 
Tems, a Nigerian singer, was criticized on social media for her outfit, which obscured other attendees' views, when she made her Oscars début on Sunday.
The 27-year-old Tems, whose actual name is Temilade Openiyi, received a nomination for Best Original Song for the song Lift Me Up from Black Panther: Wakanda Forever.
A screenshot of a visitor craning his neck to see the stage led to criticism of the woman's head-covering white gown.
The performer received harsh criticism for being "rude" on social media.
Lessja Verlingieri of Lever Couture, a fashion designer of Ukrainian descent, created Tem's outfit.
The musician was recognized with a Grammy in February for Best Musical Rap Performance for her work on the popular song Wait for U with Future and Drake.
